Numbers: Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching

I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Jan 21, C. Sadaphal rated it really liked it Shelves: A carefully planned and methodical analysis that masterfully demonstrates how relevant the wilderness journey of ancient Israel is to modern society. Instead, Olsen reveals how the expedition of ancient Israel from Sinai to the promised land of Canaan speaks to the moder The bottom line: Instead, Olsen reveals how the expedition of ancient Israel from Sinai to the promised land of Canaan speaks to the modern believer and is as applicable now as it was then.

In a symbolic sense, the temptations, mentalities, interpersonal conflicts, and sources of spiritual pride in the narrative still exist in the 21st century. Christ who derived some of their teachings from the book. Olsen divides the book Jan 17, Ray rated it liked it Recommended to Ray by: Yale; Princeton Seminary OT prof.

This is an above-average entry in this highly uneven Interpretation series. Olson has a 'canonical' approach which, while accepting critical views of the Bible, makes them secondary. And this Interpretation series is geared for pastoral application. Nevertheless, his critical assumption sometimes overwhelm his interpretations. I would not use this as my first or o Dennis Olson Ph.

I would not use this as my first or only commentary on Numbers. Often lively and original, this makes solid and readable supplemental study for the student who wants a range of opinions on the text. Julie rated it really liked it May 16, Susan Gemperline rated it liked it Mar 16, Anneke rated it really liked it Jan 03, Terry Eum rated it it was ok Nov 03, Stacey Douglas rated it it was ok Jul 25, Meredith rated it it was amazing May 14, Stephen rated it liked it Nov 07, Steven Bullmer rated it really liked it Oct 18, Jennifer rated it really liked it Oct 02, Pastordiana Brevan rated it really liked it Aug 30, Tim Clare rated it it was ok Mar 17, Andrew Klynsmith rated it liked it Jan 23, Josh Fisher rated it liked it Mar 17, Larry Young rated it really liked it May 02, Josephine rated it really liked it Feb 19, David Graves rated it really liked it Aug 24, Like many concepts in the book world, "series" is a somewhat fluid and contested notion.

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It brings an understanding of what the text says into dialogue with the questions of contemporary life and faith. Edited by James L.

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Mays, with Patrick D. Miller as Old Testament editor and Paul J. Achtemeier as New Testament editor. Related series Abingdon Basic Bible Commentaries. Manasseh, son of Hezekiah, King of Judah. Josiah, son of Amon and Jedidah, King of Judah. Solomon, King of Israel.

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Jesus, of Nazareth "Christ". Ruth, the Moabite, wife of Boaz. Esther, Queen of Persia. Isaiah, the Prophet, son of Amos. Joash, King of Judah. Jeroboam I, son of Nebat, King of Israel. Ahaziah, King of Israel. Ahaz, King of Judah. Elisha, the Prophet, son of Shaphat. Jehu, King of Israel. Jehoshaphat, King of Judah, son of Asa. Hezekiah, King of Judah, son of Ahaz and father of Manasseh. Ahab, son of Omri, King of Israel. Related places Tirzah, Samaria. Related events Jesus sentenced to death by Pilate. Crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus revealed to his disciples. Jesus calls his disciples.

Baptism of Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus feeds the 5, Jesus purges the Temple. There are certain important insights, but they are sparse enough that it's almost not even worth wading through the parts I find less useful. Book is clean with no markings. I have read portions of this book, in preparation for sermons on various passages from John. Overall, I have been displeased with the content of the commentary and have found it generally unhelpful, which seems to be rare for an Interpretation commentary. Anyone looking to expand their knowledge base on the fourth chapter of the synoptic gospel would be satisfied with the book.

The author makes frequent side-references to scriptures and traditions relevant only to the Catholic Church, but otherwise presents a clear and objective commentary. The text proves helpful in exegesis, hermeneutical analysis, and obtaining a historical perspective on the events surrounding Christ's ministry in the holy land under Roman rule in the first century.

I found Sloyan's description of how the hostile relationship between the Jews and Samaritans developed and the political dynamics of being Jewish and living under Roman rule particularly helpful in understanding Christ's ministry and the legal significance of his "trial" and crucifixion. In the Interpretaton series, this is the weakest! Though the author is a fine scholar, this volume just doesn't fulfill the needs of teachers and preachers. In the years since its publication, talks in the academic and preaching communities say that the series editors wanted to replace some of the weaker volumes in the series.

This is the first that needs replacing. The contributor of Mark in the series, Lamar Williamson Jr. See his Preaching the Gospel of John: Proclaiming the Living Word. In this commentary on the gospel of John Sloyan focuses on the reconciling nature of Jesus'ministry.

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Chapter 4 was a highlight for me as he talked about the woman at the well narrative being more about two peoples being brought together rather than an accounht of one outcast woman. If we could learn the lessons here perhaps we would not be on the brink of war, perhaps there is learning here for Israel and Palestine of today! I use this book for preparing sermons and not a week goes by that I don't hear, "I never thought about the text that way before!

Numbers 18-20 Misrepresenting the Lord

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